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NEW ROSES OF 1903. 
The descriptions are principally those given by the raisers. We have, however, seen 
flowers of several of these new roses, which we describe as near as we are able. 
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Alice Grahame ( A . Dickson and Sons), colour ivory white tinted salmon, the (lowers are 
very large of' great substance and perfect shape, and promises to he line 
for exhibition, the plant is a good grower and blooms freely and 
continuously. 
Domcapitula Dr. Layer (/’. Lambert ), colour rich bright rose, shaded carmine, (lowers 
large, full, and good shape, parentage ( Caroline Testont x Princesse de 
Bassaraba). 
Elizabeth Kitto (W. Paul and Son), colour salmon pink, resembling Mine. Abel Chatenay in 
colour and shape, a free and continuous bloomer. Vigorous. 
Florence Pemberton (A. Dickson and Sons), colour creamy white with a Bush of pink, the 
edges of the petals peach ; (lowers very large, full, and perfection in 
shape, a grand exhibition rose, and probably very desirable for the 
garden. Gold Medal N.R.S. 1902. 
Frau Lilia Rautenstrauch (/’. Lambert), colour apricot orange, suflused with yellow tinted 
rose ; flowers very large and full, with high pointed centre, a most 
promising rose. Vigorous. 
Gertrude [A • Dickson and Sons), a blush sport from that grand rose Countess of Caledon, 
therefore no further description is necessary. Vigorous. 
Gustave Grunerwald (/’. Lambert) colour bright carmine pink, with yellow centre, flowers 
large and full, cup shaped with high centre, buds are yellowish red, 
long and pointed. Very promising. 
Helene Welter livelier), colour very bright rose, flowers large, full, and perfect shape, carried on 
erect stems, and produced freely and continuously. A useful rose for 
any purpose. Vigorous. 
Leon Robichon (Bat bier), a white Caroline Testont is the description given here by the taiser. 
IV) me. Edmee Metz (Soupertand Molting'), colour salmon pink, not unlike Mrs, Edw. Mawley, 
flowers large very full and line form ; growth vigorous. 
Mme. Paul Olivier (Pernet-Ducher ), colour deep golden yellow, (lushed with mauve, distinct 
and very charming; the buds are long and graceful, and look very pretty 
on the deep bronze foliage. A vigorous grower. 
M arguerite Guillot ( Guillot ), colour cream to pure white, flowers large, full, and street 
scented. A vigorous grower. 
Monsr. Paul Lede (Pernet Ditcher), colour bright deep rose, shaded yellow ; (lowers large, 
full, and variable in shape. We consider this an acquisition! 
Princesse Marie Mertchersky [Schwartz), colour silvery china rose, flowers large, full, 
and fine form, the plant is of strong growth. 
Senateur Belle IPernet Ditcher), colour salmon-flesh shaded carmine, with yellow centre, the 
flowers are large, full, and globular; the plant grows freely. 
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Rambler IB. R. Cant and Sons), colour blush pink, about the shade of apple blossom. 
flic flowers about the size of a florin, produced in large pyramidal 
clusters, similar to the trusses of Crimson Rambler , but not so dense- 
The plant is a rampant grower, suitable for arches, pergolas, or hedges. 
Awarded Gold Medal N.R.S., Glasgow 1903. 
Climbing Mme. de Watteville ( Raiigue-Laurent ), highly recemmended as a strong growing 
& S p 0rt f, om that well-known charming rose Mine, de Watteville, the 
colour being identical with that variety. 
Climbing Papa Gontier (Jules Gouchault, and Turbat), highly recommended as a strong 
growing sport from that well-known beautiful lose Papa Gontier. 
For list of Climbing Roses see pages 40 to 45. 
